Passed away after a very short illness, in Christchurch, on August 16, 2025, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of Noel, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Claire and Rob, Chris and Liz, Matthew and Trac. Wonderful grandmother of Jo, Jon, Emily, Lizzie, Carolyn, Annabelle, Michael, and Emma, adored Great-Grandma of George, Katie, Sophie, Charlotte, Hazel, Bea, and Max. Loved daughter of the late Sir Francis and Evelyn Adams. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Valerie Strack, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 8 Tui Street, Fendalton, on Friday, August 22 at 2.30pm.